Hublot made its debut at Baselworld in 1980, and it was at this annual watch and jewellery fair in Basel, Switzerland that The Hour Glass (THG) was also first acquainted with the fledgling watchmaker. Established only a year earlier, The Hour Glass was looking for a signature brand to complement their concept of specialist watch retailer. Hublot caught their attention with its nautical watch that boldly combined gold and rubber common today but shocking back then.
Throughout the four decades, both partners mirrored each other s growth from industry rookies into household names, and have remained fiercely loyal to each other. When Hublot s founder Carlo Crucco decided to retire, it was THG s co-founder Dr Henry Tay who approached the legendary Jean-Claude Biver to consider joining Hublot.